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Post by Linda on Apr 11, 2024 14:55:33 GMT
I asked my DS who is 31 what age is old. He said 50 and I was like, oh I guess I'm old then (I'm 57) and he said yep! DD23 said "Young is like 25 and younger, Middle aged is like 45-65, And old is like 65" stay tuned for answers from DD17 and DS 32 |
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Post by ~summer~ on Apr 11, 2024 15:40:46 GMT
I asked my DS who is 31 what age is old. He said 50 and I was like, oh I guess I'm old then (I'm 57) and he said yep! DD23 said "Young is like 25 and younger, Middle aged is like 45-65, And old is like 65" stay tuned for answers from DD17 and DS 32 I agree that I think of “middle aged” as like 45-60 |
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Post by pantsonfire on Apr 24, 2024 14:50:51 GMT
This was an article today at ABC7 Los Angeles:
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- At what age is a person considered "old?"
Researchers found that over time the definition of old has, well, gotten older.
That is, an extensive survey found people in their mid 60s now define old age as starting around 75. But a few decades ago, people of that age defined old as starting around 71.
Researchers say the higher number reflects in part changes in life expectancy, later retirement ages and overall better functioning in our golden years.
The numbers varied depending on a person's gender, health and general happiness. Women saw old age starting about two years later than most men. Those who are lonely or in poor health gave lower ages than those in good health and happiness.
The data was pulled from a German study on aging involving more than 14,000 participants who answered questions eight times over a period of 25 years.
The original study published by the American Psychological Association can be found here, with a shorter summary here. The study was published in the APA's journal "Psychology and Aging."
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Post by pantsonfire on Apr 24, 2024 14:52:27 GMT
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Post by katlady on Apr 24, 2024 14:59:25 GMT
Thanks for posting! I saw the article too and thought it was interesting. |
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